Messi and Argentina Begin 2026 World Cup Defence Against Algeria
Lionel Messi is set to begin Argentina’s 2026 World Cup title defence against Algeria tonight, with the holders opening Group...
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UAFA Approves New Committees for 2025-29 Cycle After Jeddah Board Meeting
The Union of Arab Football Associations has approved new support committees for its 2025-2029 administrative cycle after its 81st board...
Samu Aghehowa targets Spain comeback after World Cup injury heartbreak
Samu Aghehowa has set his sights on a Spain return after revealing the psychological toll of missing the 2026 World...
Al-Khelaifi Unveils World Football Clubs Plan Amid FIFA Governance Row
Nasser Al-Khelaifi has announced plans for a new World Football Clubs body, to be formed alongside football’s six continental confederations,...
FIFA Hits Back at UEFA Over US Court Bid on Abandoned Investment Plan
FIFA has filed a forceful response in a Florida district court, rejecting UEFA’s bid to obtain documents linked to the...
Ancelotti Plans Central Raphinha Role for Brazil’s Australia Rematch
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Brazil will make changes for Tuesday’s Australia rematch, with Raphinha being prepared for a central attacking...
Spain Win Women’s U20 World Cup as Infantino Presents Trophy
Spain have lifted the Women’s Under-20 World Cup in Poland, with captain Cristina Librán receiving the trophy from FIFA president...
FIFA Yet to Confirm 64-Team World Cup Plan for 2030
FIFA has not confirmed a 64-team World Cup for 2030, despite CONMEBOL’s president declaring this summer that the centenary tournament...
Pochettino Regrets Limited Role in Balogun Appeal Before Belgium Clash
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino has admitted he should have played a bigger role in the appeal that cleared Folarin...
Donnarumma: Italy Still Avoid Talking About World Cup Play-Off Defeat
Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma says the Azzurri have barely spoken about their World Cup play-off collapse as they prepare to...
